Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in Tallahassee, FL
Are you a Black woman healing from the trauma of sexual abuse, sexual assault, or growing up in a dysfunctional family? Are you the change maker, setting out to resolve generational curses by breaking from "the way we've always done things"? Historically Black women have been the rock of the family, sometimes with devastating results. Chronic stress and unresolved trauma can cause physical symptoms like high blood pressure and emotional struggles with depression, self-worth, and boundaries. Add to that the cultural expectation that we should stay in a child's place and not air our dirty laundry, and it's a heavy burden to bear.
Are you a Black woman healing from the trauma of sexual abuse, sexual assault, or growing up in a dysfunctional family? Are you the change maker, setting out to resolve generational curses by breaking from "the way we've always done things"? Historically Black women have been the rock of the family, sometimes with devastating results. Chronic stress and unresolved trauma can cause physical symptoms like high blood pressure and emotional struggles with depression, self-worth, and boundaries. Add to that the cultural expectation that we should stay in a child's place and not air our dirty laundry, and it's a heavy burden to bear.
Hi! I'm an Anarchist, AroAce, AuDHD, bipolar, queer, secular therapist. That means: I swear a lot, I'm certified cool AF, I won't baker act you for wanting to die, I actually know what pronouns even are, and no secret religious influences
Hi! I'm an Anarchist, AroAce, AuDHD, bipolar, queer, secular therapist. That means: I swear a lot, I'm certified cool AF, I won't baker act you for wanting to die, I actually know what pronouns even are, and no secret religious influences
Do you have it together on the outside while inside you’re struggling with feeling disconnected, anxious, or on edge? Do you want to live authentically, but you're not sure what authentic even is for you? I help those who struggle with trauma, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and depression to get to the root of their challenges so they can gain understanding and self compassion. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I love working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks on how their identity impacts their mental health. I have completed Gottman Level 1 training and integrate its research-based methods into my work to support couples.
Do you have it together on the outside while inside you’re struggling with feeling disconnected, anxious, or on edge? Do you want to live authentically, but you're not sure what authentic even is for you? I help those who struggle with trauma, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and depression to get to the root of their challenges so they can gain understanding and self compassion. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I love working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks on how their identity impacts their mental health. I have completed Gottman Level 1 training and integrate its research-based methods into my work to support couples.
You're struggling with your spouse, friend, intimate partner, and a family member. You've tried to get them to listen to you countless of times. You're burnout, frustrated, and possibly scared. What does it mean for you if this relationship doesn't work out? Maybe you've had experiences in therapy before, maybe this is brand new, but you know something has got to change.
As someone is advanced training in relational and attachment therapy modalities, I am confident that we will find a clear path forward for you and your loved ones, together.
You're struggling with your spouse, friend, intimate partner, and a family member. You've tried to get them to listen to you countless of times. You're burnout, frustrated, and possibly scared. What does it mean for you if this relationship doesn't work out? Maybe you've had experiences in therapy before, maybe this is brand new, but you know something has got to change.
As someone is advanced training in relational and attachment therapy modalities, I am confident that we will find a clear path forward for you and your loved ones, together.
Hey there! Do you believe that therapy should challenge you, but also feel good? I might be a great fit for you. I enjoy learning about people and providing insights that help them change their perspective. We'll have meaningful conversations and cut up too. We all need someone objective but relatable to help us see the path forward. Are you smart, educated, and goal-oriented, yet find yourself suffering? It's time to live life the way YOU want. My style is relaxed and non-traditional. Expect to laugh and look forward to therapy, and also make progress that you can be proud of!
Hey there! Do you believe that therapy should challenge you, but also feel good? I might be a great fit for you. I enjoy learning about people and providing insights that help them change their perspective. We'll have meaningful conversations and cut up too. We all need someone objective but relatable to help us see the path forward. Are you smart, educated, and goal-oriented, yet find yourself suffering? It's time to live life the way YOU want. My style is relaxed and non-traditional. Expect to laugh and look forward to therapy, and also make progress that you can be proud of!
Have you been struggling with life's biggest transitions, questioning your path, or feeling emotionally exhausted? It’s easy to get lost in the assumptions of how we "supposed to" act, which often leaves us feeling drained and questioning our own judgment. If you are ready to commit to real change, I am here to meet you. I provide a foundation of unwavering acceptance and understanding, creating a safe place to unpack the roles that no longer serve you. I will help you move past your limiting beliefs and actively explore the choices that lead to a fulfilling and self-directed life.
Have you been struggling with life's biggest transitions, questioning your path, or feeling emotionally exhausted? It’s easy to get lost in the assumptions of how we "supposed to" act, which often leaves us feeling drained and questioning our own judgment. If you are ready to commit to real change, I am here to meet you. I provide a foundation of unwavering acceptance and understanding, creating a safe place to unpack the roles that no longer serve you. I will help you move past your limiting beliefs and actively explore the choices that lead to a fulfilling and self-directed life.
Hey there, I’m Becca! I’m really glad you found your way here. My clients often come to me in the middle of big life transitions, wrestling with identity, meaning, or relationships, or just trying to feel more at home in their own minds. Others are looking for practical tools to regulate emotions and create meaningful change. In our work together, we make space for the messy parts, explore what matters most to you, and create a safe, authentic connection where you can feel fully seen. My goal is to offer a warm, collaborative space where you don’t have to have it all figured out — just come as you are.
Hey there, I’m Becca! I’m really glad you found your way here. My clients often come to me in the middle of big life transitions, wrestling with identity, meaning, or relationships, or just trying to feel more at home in their own minds. Others are looking for practical tools to regulate emotions and create meaningful change. In our work together, we make space for the messy parts, explore what matters most to you, and create a safe, authentic connection where you can feel fully seen. My goal is to offer a warm, collaborative space where you don’t have to have it all figured out — just come as you are.
You’re not broken...but you might feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change. Maybe you overthink everything, doubt yourself, or feel overwhelmed by your emotions or relationships. You might feel disconnected from who you are or unsure what to trust inside yourself anymore. I work with people who are tired of feeling this way and ready for something to shift, even if they don’t know how yet. Together, we slow things down, make sense of what you’ve been through, and start helping you feel more clear, grounded, and like yourself again.
You’re not broken...but you might feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change. Maybe you overthink everything, doubt yourself, or feel overwhelmed by your emotions or relationships. You might feel disconnected from who you are or unsure what to trust inside yourself anymore. I work with people who are tired of feeling this way and ready for something to shift, even if they don’t know how yet. Together, we slow things down, make sense of what you’ve been through, and start helping you feel more clear, grounded, and like yourself again.
I am a mental health therapist licensed in Florida with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in treating OCD and working with neurodivergent and autistic clients. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, overwhelm, OCD, phobias, and ADHD. My counseling style is empathetic and non-judgmental. I believe in treating everyone with compassion and sensitivity toward their experience.
I am a mental health therapist licensed in Florida with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in treating OCD and working with neurodivergent and autistic clients. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, overwhelm, OCD, phobias, and ADHD. My counseling style is empathetic and non-judgmental. I believe in treating everyone with compassion and sensitivity toward their experience.
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression or self-doubt? Are you going through a stressful transition time such as a breakup, job loss or death of a loved one? Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find balance or peace in your life? I want to help you with your journey! My passion is helping clients thrive by finding peace, confidence, happiness and developing coping skills for when life gets tough. While therapy is powerful, having a strong therapeutic rapport is essential. As a therapist, I strive to create a non-judgmental, nurturing space and to be someone you can trust and feel comfortable sharing with.
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression or self-doubt? Are you going through a stressful transition time such as a breakup, job loss or death of a loved one? Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find balance or peace in your life? I want to help you with your journey! My passion is helping clients thrive by finding peace, confidence, happiness and developing coping skills for when life gets tough. While therapy is powerful, having a strong therapeutic rapport is essential. As a therapist, I strive to create a non-judgmental, nurturing space and to be someone you can trust and feel comfortable sharing with.
As a counselor, I bring a unique holistic approach to the practice, recognizing that each client has physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects interconnected with addressing the whole person in a compassionate, nonjudgmental space.
As a counselor, I bring a unique holistic approach to the practice, recognizing that each client has physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects interconnected with addressing the whole person in a compassionate, nonjudgmental space.
Grief can leave us feeling disconnected from our bodies and our sense of self. I hold space for folks navigating a dysregulated nervous system, loss, transition, or deep emotional pain, whether recent or long held. Through a blend of talk therapy and somatic practices, we'll gently reconnect the wisdom of your body, move through stuck emotions, and reclaim your strength. You don't have to do it alone.
Grief can leave us feeling disconnected from our bodies and our sense of self. I hold space for folks navigating a dysregulated nervous system, loss, transition, or deep emotional pain, whether recent or long held. Through a blend of talk therapy and somatic practices, we'll gently reconnect the wisdom of your body, move through stuck emotions, and reclaim your strength. You don't have to do it alone.
You have been holding it together for a long time, doing what needs to be done, but lately it feels heavier. The anxiety, the constant overthinking, and the nights when your mind will not quiet down can leave you drained. You may wonder how you got here or why it is so hard to move past old pain. Maybe you want to understand yourself better, feel more in control, and stop running on empty. If that sounds familiar, you are in the right place. My role is to help you make sense of what is happening and find a way forward that feels possible.
You have been holding it together for a long time, doing what needs to be done, but lately it feels heavier. The anxiety, the constant overthinking, and the nights when your mind will not quiet down can leave you drained. You may wonder how you got here or why it is so hard to move past old pain. Maybe you want to understand yourself better, feel more in control, and stop running on empty. If that sounds familiar, you are in the right place. My role is to help you make sense of what is happening and find a way forward that feels possible.
I see individuals that are longing for a better quality of life but unsure of how to get there. I believe that counseling can excel healing and instill hope in your life. My goal is to hold the hope while you do the brave work of coping and healing.
I see individuals that are longing for a better quality of life but unsure of how to get there. I believe that counseling can excel healing and instill hope in your life. My goal is to hold the hope while you do the brave work of coping and healing.
Eva Fiallos-Diaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Waitlist for new clients
The reasons people don't seek therapy are complex. For many, therapy exists within the very systems that have harmed them, yet practices (& therapists) often ignore these truths when they ask individuals to “take charge” of and “own responsibility” for the distress and trauma in their lives without that broader understanding, or worse, from a place of privilege or toxic positivity. My ideal client is ready to engage deeply and authentically. My approach is empathetic and meets that authenticity with accountability, radical honesty, and a commitment to the work of healing.
The reasons people don't seek therapy are complex. For many, therapy exists within the very systems that have harmed them, yet practices (& therapists) often ignore these truths when they ask individuals to “take charge” of and “own responsibility” for the distress and trauma in their lives without that broader understanding, or worse, from a place of privilege or toxic positivity. My ideal client is ready to engage deeply and authentically. My approach is empathetic and meets that authenticity with accountability, radical honesty, and a commitment to the work of healing.
If you’re struggling with addiction, feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, or trying to regain control of your life, you don’t have to go through it alone. Recovery can feel overwhelming, but with the right support it is absolutely possible to create meaningful change. I work with individuals who are ready to understand what’s been holding them back and start building a healthier, more stable future.
If you’re struggling with addiction, feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, or trying to regain control of your life, you don’t have to go through it alone. Recovery can feel overwhelming, but with the right support it is absolutely possible to create meaningful change. I work with individuals who are ready to understand what’s been holding them back and start building a healthier, more stable future.
The stressors of daily life can be difficult to manage on the best of days, but for those experiencing mental health issues, these stressors can feel insurmountable. Many people I have worked with are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, identity issues, suicidal thoughts, etc. Many of them struggle with unhealthy coping skills, such as self-harm or other risky behaviors. They are seeking a safe outlet for self-expression, reflection, and creating healthy coping strategies.
The stressors of daily life can be difficult to manage on the best of days, but for those experiencing mental health issues, these stressors can feel insurmountable. Many people I have worked with are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, identity issues, suicidal thoughts, etc. Many of them struggle with unhealthy coping skills, such as self-harm or other risky behaviors. They are seeking a safe outlet for self-expression, reflection, and creating healthy coping strategies.
Hannah Gassen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, EdS, NCC
2 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Waitlist for new clients
Navigating life's many challenges can be overwhelming. Thankfully you do not have to go on this journey alone! Whether you are trying to find yourself in our ever-changing world or you are looking to manage your depression and anxiety I am here to help.
Navigating life's many challenges can be overwhelming. Thankfully you do not have to go on this journey alone! Whether you are trying to find yourself in our ever-changing world or you are looking to manage your depression and anxiety I am here to help.
North Florida DBT Center, I'm Free Now What LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Does it feel like your life is out of control, that big emotions have taken over or you're just not living the life you would like? Our specialties are working with teens and adults with emotional dysregulation and difficulty with impulsive, destructive and self-destructive behavior. We often take a holistic approach, sometimes involving family and offering supportive services to parents and loved ones. We offer parent coaching as well as therapy for partners.
Does it feel like your life is out of control, that big emotions have taken over or you're just not living the life you would like? Our specialties are working with teens and adults with emotional dysregulation and difficulty with impulsive, destructive and self-destructive behavior. We often take a holistic approach, sometimes involving family and offering supportive services to parents and loved ones. We offer parent coaching as well as therapy for partners.
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What is a secular and non religious approach in therapy?
Secular or non-religious therapy is a theoretical orientation used by many therapists and describes a therapeutic approach that does not rely on any specific religious or faith-based beliefs in the therapeutic process. Secular counselors will often approach therapy with an emphasis on evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients, instead of relying on religious practices, such as prayer or belief in God.
Is secular therapy primarily for non-religious people?
Both religious and non-religious individuals can benefit from secular therapy. People exploring their religious or spiritual beliefs may find it especially useful to work with a secular therapist who is unbiased toward any specific religion. While religious individuals might value the connection and familiarity of seeing a counselor who shares their beliefs, secular counseling can offer them the chance to develop coping skills independent of their religious practice, which can be beneficial in various aspects of their lives.
Can a secular approach to therapy help with religious trauma?
One major reason clients may seek a secular therapist is to process previous religious experiences, including religious trauma. Secular therapists can help clients manage symptoms of the trauma through practices such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They can also encourage clients through talk therapy or psychodynamic approaches to explore the roots of their religious trauma. Since secular therapists do not have any predetermined religious beliefs, they can be particularly helpful for clients looking to explore their own religious beliefs following a history of religious trauma.
What does non religious marriage and premarital counseling involve?
Marriage and premarital counseling typically involves a couple meeting with a therapist to discuss topics such as planning for marriage, navigating a new marriage, addressing relationship challenges, and developing better communication and conflict resolution skills. Non-religious therapists assist couples in achieving these goals without adhering to specific religious beliefs or frameworks, often emphasizing inclusivity and non-judgment, especially for "nontraditional" couples. However, seeking couples therapy from a non-religious counselor does not mean religious topics are off-limits. In fact, non-religious couples from different religious backgrounds may benefit from a secular therapist who remains neutral toward the beliefs of each partner.